Is Hardin, KY 42048 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Hardin is a seller’s market. With about 3.6 months of supply and 11% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Hardin housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in Hardin, KY 42048 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 66 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 9 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (90 days then) and the median sale price fell 36% to $187,919. Overall, Hardin is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Gilbertsville 42044 (0% sold over asking), while Calvert City 42029 (30% sold over asking) and Benton 42025 (16% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Benton 42025Seller’s market $150 /sq ftCalvert City 42029Balanced $117 /sq ftGilbertsville 42044Buyer’s market $242 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Hardin nearby
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Questions about Hardin real estate
Is Hardin a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.6 months of supply in Hardin, KY 42048 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Hardin?
The typical home went under contract in 66 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Hardin sell over asking?
11% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Hardin?
About 0.72% of a home’s value a year in Marshall County, or roughly $2,880 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Hardin?
The median sale price was $187,919 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $134 per square foot.
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